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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 372.80 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 372.80 and 257.60 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 372.80 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/372.80 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 372.80 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 96,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,033.28/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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